Malta Financial Services Authority
Malta
License #IS/52182
EXANTE Review
Last updated: 21 Oct 2026
- Professional Trader Choice
- Multi-Asset Leader
EXANTE is a well-regulated multi-asset broker aimed primarily at experienced and professional investors, offering access to more than 50 global markets and a very broad range of instruments through its proprietary platform. Its strengths include strong regulatory coverage, and professional trading infrastructure.
EXANTE
Futures / Options
Est. 2011
Safety Score
- Equity futures & options
- Commodity futures (oil, gold, wheat, etc.)
- Fast order routing to exchanges (CME, CBOE, ICE)
- Index futures (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, etc.)
Pros
- 2M+ instruments and 50+ global markets.
- Very strong futures, options, bond and equity coverage.
- Professional proprietary desktop, web and mobile platforms with API connectivity.
- 24/7 customer care and dedicated relationship managers.
- Regulated entities across the UK, Cyprus, Malta and Hong Kong.
Cons
- High €10,000 minimum deposit for individuals and €50,000 for corporate accounts.
- €30 standard withdrawal fee and potentially significant non-trading costs.
- Bond custody generally costs 0.30% annually
- No universal negative balance or investor-compensation protection across all clients and entities.
- Recent regulatory issues, including the FCA restriction on the UK entity and the 2026 SFC disciplinary action.
Who Should Avoid This Broker
- Beginners and smaller investors who do not require institutional-style market access.
- Investors unable or unwilling to meet the €10,000 initial funding requirement.
- Highly fee-sensitive passive investors, particularly those holding bonds or making frequent withdrawals.
- Traders who require MT4, MT5 or cTrader rather than EXANTE's proprietary environment.
- Clients who require simple, uniform investor protection and negative balance rules across every jurisdiction.
Quick Stats
- Min Deposit$10,000
- Max Leverage1:20
- PlatformsOwn Proprietary Platform
- Instruments1,542,229
- Support24/7 customer care
How This Broker Makes Money
- Spreads10%
- Trading Commission65%
- Market Making0%
- Overnight Fees20%
- Custodian Fees5%
Regulation & Safety
Regulatory Status
EXANTE operates through multiple regulated legal entities across different jurisdictions, including entities authorised by the FCA, CySEC, MFSA and SFC. The applicable regulator, licence and investor protections depend on the specific entity serving the client.
Securities and Futures Commission
Hong Kong SAR China
License #BNN565
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
Cyprus
License #165/12
Financial Conduct Authority
United Kingdom
License #789421
Client Fund Protection
EXANTE protects client assets through segregated accounts held separately from the company’s own funds, including custody arrangements with multiple financial institutions.
Tier 1 - Highest Trust Regulators
Tier 1 regulators are the most reputable and stringent financial authorities in the world, operating in major financial hubs such as the UK, USA, Australia, Germany, and Singapore.
Segregated Client Accounts
Client funds kept separately from broker's operational funds in top tier banks.
Investor Compensation Schemes - EU-wide ICF
EU-wide ICF — Minimum €20,000 compensation per investor, required across all EU member states.
Investor Compensation Schemes - CySec - Cyprus
CY ICF Cyprus (CySEC) — Up to €20,000 per client.
Investor Compensation Schemes - FSCS - United Kingdom
GB United Kingdom - FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme) — Up to £85,000 per eligible claimant.
Investor Compensation Schemes - IAPF - Hong Kong
HK Hong Kong - ICF (Investor Compensation Fund) — Up to HKD $150,000 per claimant.
Negative Balance Protection
Clients cannot lose more than their deposited funds.
Insurance Coverage
Additional private insurance beyond mandatory schemes.
Regular Financial Audits
Mandatory periodic audits by approved external auditors.
Leverage Restrictions - ESMA - EU
EU ESMA limits: 1:30 for major forex pairs (retail).
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
Additional checks for high-risk clients.
MiFID II Compliance (EU)
Markets in Financial Instruments Directive: Best execution policy, Transaction reporting (trade reporting to regulators), Pre & post-trade transparency, Product governance requirements.
Company Background
EXANTE is a global multi-asset broker founded in 2011, designed primarily for experienced, professional and high-net-worth investors. It provides access to more than 2 million financial instruments across 50+ global markets, including stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, options, currencies and metals, all through a single multi-currency account.
Trading is carried out through EXANTE’s proprietary desktop, web and mobile platforms, which are synchronised across devices. The broker also supports professional-grade connectivity through FIX and HTTP APIs, making it suitable for active traders, asset managers, brokers and institutional clients that require more advanced execution and integration capabilities.
EXANTE operates through several regulated entities. The brand includes firms authorised by the FCA in the UK, CySEC in Cyprus, the MFSA in Malta and the SFC in Hong Kong. Depending on the entity, clients may also benefit from MiFID II protections and segregated client assets. EXANTE states that it works with major banks and Tier 1 liquidity providers and uses segregated accounts as part of its client asset protection framework.
EXANTE is positioned more toward sophisticated investors than entry-level retail traders. The current minimum funding requirement is €10,000 for individual accounts and €50,000 for corporate accounts, although demo accounts are available without funding. Its main strengths are broad market access, professional trading infrastructure and multi-jurisdictional regulation, while the relatively high entry requirement makes it less accessible for smaller investors.
- Founded:
- 2011
- Headquarters:
- St. Julian's, Malta
- Broker category:
- Futures / Options
- Number of Clients:
- 10,000+
Trading Costs
Spreads & Commissions
Costs and fees supplied by SafeGate Admin broker data.
Forex
- Spread
- From 0.3 pips
- Commission
- $0
Futures & Options
- Spread
- Market Spreads
- Commission
- $1.5
OIL
- Spread
- Market Spreads
- Commission
- 5%
US Stocks & Equities
- Spread
- Market Spreads
- Commission
- $0.02
EU Stocks & Equities
- Spread
- Market Spreads
- Commission
- 0.05%
GOLD
- Spread
- Market Spreads
- Commission
- 5%
Bonds
- Spread
- Market Spreads
- Commission
- 0.09%
| Instrument | Spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | From 0.3 pips | $0 |
| Futures & Options | Market Spreads | $1.5 |
| OIL | Market Spreads | 5% |
| US Stocks & Equities | Market Spreads | $0.02 |
| EU Stocks & Equities | Market Spreads | 0.05% |
| GOLD | Market Spreads | 5% |
| Bonds | Market Spreads | 0.09% |
Non-Trading Fees
Inactivity Fee
A fee charged when an account has no trading or account activity for a specific period.
Withdrawal Fee
A fee charged when transferring money out of your broker account to your bank, card, wallet, or crypto address.
Custody Fee
A fee charged for holding, safeguarding, or administering financial assets on your behalf.
Account Types
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Trading Experience
Trading Platforms
Trading platform, market access, execution, and order type coverage.
Own Proprietary Platform
Available on these devices
- Desktop
- Web
- Tablet
- Mobile
Multi-asset and multi-currency platform from a single account.
Own Proprietary Platform features
Available Instruments
Forex
75
Available
Stocks
70,000
Available
Crypto
154
Available
Commodities
500
Available
Indices
500
Available
ETFs
1,000
Available
Bonds
20,000
Available
Futures & Options
1,450,000
Available
Execution & Order Types
Execution Model
- Direct Market Access (DMA)
Order Types
- Basic Types: Market, Limit, Stop Loss, and Stop Limit
- Execution durations: day (gfd), good Till Canceled (gtc), immediate Or Cancel (ioc), and fill Or Kill (fok)
- Linked Orders: Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) can be linked; if one is executed, the other is automatically cancelled
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